The Comparative Analysis :
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI quattro tiptronic (10 - 13) vs. Bentley Flying Spur V8 S Automatic (16 - ..)
€ 81,700

€ 190,900

€ 81,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 190,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI is 1.3 inches shorter, an inch wider and 10 inches taller than the Bentley Flying Spur V8 S.
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
68.5
76.7
83.1
58.6
75.7
86.9
76.7 in
Width
75.7 in
83.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
86.9 in
68.5 in
Height
58.6 in
122.9
207.4
120.7
208.6
207.4 in
Length
208.6 in
122.9 in
Wheelbase
120.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
4332 lb
Curb Weight
5329 lb
5600 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
6552 lb

Weight Difference:
996 lb
18.69 %

General
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
D4 (4H)
Generation
Flying Spur
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
V6 diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Series
VW V8
CDTA, CMHA, CDTC
Engine Code
CYCA
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
247 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
521 hp
at 6000 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
247 hp
521 hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
406 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
406 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Performance
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
155 mph
Maximum Speed
190 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
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17.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.23 lb/hp
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
17.54 lb/hp
10.23 lb/hp
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
36 mpg
22 mpg
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
30 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
23.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
23.8 gal
861 mi
Range
513 mi
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
861 mi
513 mi
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Environmental Impact
133.7 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
206.5 kWh
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
133.7 kWh
206.5 kWh
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6
275 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
409 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Audi A8 L 3.0 TDI
Bentley Flying Spur V8 S
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
4
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
14.4 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data